Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Andrew Wiggins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Andrew Wiggins during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Andrew Wiggins1
(steals)		0
11
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Andrew Wiggins0
0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Andrew Wiggins4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar9
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Andrew Wiggins3
stats		3
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Andrew Wiggins has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+6.7), assists (+1.3) and blocks (+1.9)
- Andrew Wiggins has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5) and steals (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
- Andrew Wiggins has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+6.1
Andrew Wiggins 18.5
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.3
Andrew Wiggins 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+2.8
Andrew Wiggins 15.3
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Andrew Wiggins 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Andrew Wiggins 4.2
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.0
Andrew Wiggins 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+1.5
Andrew Wiggins 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.1 *
Andrew Wiggins 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.4 *
Andrew Wiggins 3.2
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+6.7
Andrew Wiggins 4.5
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+1.3
Andrew Wiggins 2.3
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Andrew Wiggins 1.0
+0.1
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.9 *
Andrew Wiggins 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.8 *
Andrew Wiggins 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.8
Andrew Wiggins 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Andrew Wiggins.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+9) and games (+794), and has more points (+24,218), field goals made (+10,574), free throws made (+4,216), offensive rebounds (+1,978), defensive rebounds (+6,966), total rebounds (+14,015), assists (+3,905), steals (+418) and blocks (+2,671)
- Andrew Wiggins has more 3-pointers made (+1,146)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,102) and personal fouls (+3,004)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+16,594) and free throws attempted (+5,862)
- Andrew Wiggins has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,201)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+9
Andrew Wiggins 11
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+794
Andrew Wiggins 766
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+24,218
Andrew Wiggins 14,169
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+10,574
Andrew Wiggins 5,263
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+16,594
Andrew Wiggins 11,713
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Andrew Wiggins 1,147
+1,146
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Andrew Wiggins 3,219
+3,201
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+4,216
Andrew Wiggins 2,496
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+5,862
Andrew Wiggins 3,442
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,978 *
Andrew Wiggins 997
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,966 *
Andrew Wiggins 2,428
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+14,015
Andrew Wiggins 3,425
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,905
Andrew Wiggins 1,755
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+418 *
Andrew Wiggins 742
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,671 *
Andrew Wiggins 518
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,102 *
Andrew Wiggins 1,425
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,004
Andrew Wiggins 1,653

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Andrew Wiggins has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+11.0
Andrew Wiggins 44.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Andrew Wiggins 35.6%
+30.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Andrew Wiggins 72.5%
+0.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Andrew Wiggins.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+3.7), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+4.2), assists (+1.3), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.4)
- Andrew Wiggins has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.5)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Andrew Wiggins has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+8.3
Andrew Wiggins 16.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+3.7
Andrew Wiggins 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+5.1
Andrew Wiggins 13.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Andrew Wiggins 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Andrew Wiggins 4.8
+4.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.3
Andrew Wiggins 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.8
Andrew Wiggins 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.6 *
Andrew Wiggins 2.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.2 *
Andrew Wiggins 4.3
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+4.2
Andrew Wiggins 6.3
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.3
Andrew Wiggins 1.9
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.2 *
Andrew Wiggins 0.8
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.4 *
Andrew Wiggins 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.1 *
Andrew Wiggins 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.7
Andrew Wiggins 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Andrew Wiggins.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+14) and games (+193), and has more points (+5,057), field goals made (+2,084), free throws made (+957), offensive rebounds (+418), defensive rebounds (+1,083), total rebounds (+2,204), assists (+683), steals (+153) and blocks (+431)
- Andrew Wiggins has more 3-pointers made (+68)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+380) and personal fouls (+678)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+3,825) and free throws attempted (+1,277)
- Andrew Wiggins has more 3-pointers attempted (+206)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+14
Andrew Wiggins 4
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+193
Andrew Wiggins 44
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+5,057
Andrew Wiggins 705
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+2,084
Andrew Wiggins 272
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,825
Andrew Wiggins 597
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Andrew Wiggins 68
+68
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Andrew Wiggins 210
+206
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+957
Andrew Wiggins 93
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,277
Andrew Wiggins 142
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+418 *
Andrew Wiggins 87
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,083 *
Andrew Wiggins 190
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,204
Andrew Wiggins 277
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+683
Andrew Wiggins 84
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+153 *
Andrew Wiggins 36
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+431 *
Andrew Wiggins 45
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+380 *
Andrew Wiggins 67
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+678
Andrew Wiggins 119

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Andrew Wiggins has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+7.7
Andrew Wiggins 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Andrew Wiggins 32.4%
+32.4
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+8.5
Andrew Wiggins 65.5%
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